Britain V Poland 1964

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Full title reads: "White City. Britain V Poland".

White City, London. Athletics event between British and Polish teams.

GV The start of the 400 metres. SV Crowd. GV Robbie Brightwell just in front of Badenski and Brightwell wins. CU Brightwell.

GV Start of the Women's 80...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
54646
Sort Number:
64/068
Time in/Out:
01:02:30:00 / 01:04:56:00
Canister:
64/68
Film ID:
1769.02
Issue Date:
20/08/1964

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